War Chest drive rally pledges home front support
About 300 industrial solicitors attended a Salvation Army meeting endorsing the United War Chest campaign. Speakers lauded local agencies and USO efforts aiding servicemen, with testimonies from naval aviators and a B 29 veteran stressing the home front’s duty to sustain troops and postwar relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Chest
Salvation Army
I. Paul Ingle
Horace S. Haworth
United War T
Wilbur Hutchins
Mr. Hutchins
USO
S. E. Bailey
Robert Hicks
Inne
Arner
U.S.O
France
England
Warner
America
C. R. Collins
Salvation Army Hall
S. Paul Ingle
Social Security Tax Returns Due This Month
Social Security tax returns for the third quarter of 1944 will be filed this month with the collector of internal revenue by all employers engaged in business or industry. Mrs. Clara T. Croner notes many firms have new workers some with no prior Social Security numbers. Older workers nearing or past retirement age should have their names and numbers on the quarterly wage report to ensure full credit for wages toward old age insurance benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Office of Social Security
Clara T. Croner
High Point
Social Security Board
Caudle Family Happy to Be Home from Polio Hospital
Joey 11 and Susan 9 return with mother Mrs. L A Caudle to Bridges Street after weeks in an Hickory infantile paralysis hospital. Nurse mother and Mrs White provided care. autographs on a plaster cast mark Joeys arm injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joey
Susan
Polio Hospital
Caudles
L. A. Caudle
Bridges Street
Emer
Hickory
W. T. White
Caudle
Soldiers Show At Butner Promises War Effort Entertainment
Large crowd expected tonight at 8 o clock at Senior High School as Camp Butner’s all soldier cast closes the High Point series for local industrial workers. Lt. Arnold Silvert notes the event supports war needs while boosting home front morale. Performers include Pfc. Nick Barile Sgt Bernard R McGregor with a jazz set and Cpl Phil Tannenbaum Cpl Charles Staiger Sgt W Shiffrin Cpl Ed Kausch providing comedy. The program features a Concert Band and a new exclusive combat film plus the Army animated character SNAFU. Organized under Major Gen Frederick E Uhl the tour is led by Colonel Herbert M post commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Butner
Arnold Silvert
High Point Industris
Alice Blue Gown
Pfc
Nick Barile
Sgt. Bernard
R. McGregor
Phil Tannenbaum
Charles Staiger
W. Shiffrin
Ed Kausch
Pvt
Snafu
Army
Fourth Service Command
Frederick E. Uhl
Herbert M
Navy Displays Textile Combat Equipment Exhibit in High Point
A two-truck Navy mobile unit tours the southeastern district visiting Adams Cillis plant today and Thomas Mills and High Point Overall tomorrow. Lt. J. M. Ryan leads three enlisted returnees from Pacific duty who share war experiences while the exhibit promotes naval textile supplies amid urgent needs for fox and dungaree fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Navy
Adams Cillis
Thomas Mills
High Point Overall Company
J. M. Ryan
USNR
Pacific
Eaene
Stockdale Outlines Industry’s Double E Drive At High Point
Dr. Alan A. Stockdale addressed a joint meeting of the Manufacturers Association of High Point Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers. He defined Double E as employer and employee, stressing partnership, mutual standing, and better cooperation for postwar industry. He urged clear industry communication, profit-driven expansion, and mutual understanding as the core of the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers Association of High Point Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
Alan A. Stockdale
Stockdale
Boston
Chicago
Toledo
Washington, D. C
Gary Davis Addresses Hi-Pie Members at YMCA
WMFR announcer Gary Davis spoke to High Point Industrial Club members at the YMCA about current events during the weekly meeting. A post talk forum followed, then an hour of volleyball in the gym. Next Tuesday at 6 30 the HiPie will entertain YMCA board members at Asia restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Davis
WMFR
High Point Industrial Club
Y.M.C.A
Hipic
Y Board of Directors
Asia
Y Board
Harry G. Bell
The
Pvt John Overman Earns Paratroops Wings and Boots
Pvt John Overman, husband of Dorothy Overman of 1108 Anderson Street, earned the right to wear the wings and boots of the U S Army Paratroops after completing training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Overman
Dorothy Overman
Anderson St
U. S. Army
Jury Clears Dr. Ridge of DUI Guilty Finding
Dr. C F Ridge of Colonie Drive was found not guilty after witnesses testified he appeared not normal but smelled no alcohol. The case involved driving under the influence and an accident on Lindsay Street with defense citing a hypnotic drug as cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Ridge
Colonie Drive
Lindsay Street
Ridge
Allen R. Grubbs
Rt. 1
Jamestown
D. C. MacRae
Jack Young
Ervin Leonard
George Goodman
Carter Case Evidence Now Before Jury
Court opened with F E Carter charged with abandonment and non support of his wife and two year old child. His wife Adetl contends they lived apart since March and that he owes 12 dollars weekly for support. He claims separation and illness hindered payment. Witnesses spoke on living status as man and wife. more evidence awaited at noon. Next case: James E Amos on hit and run and driving under influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Carter
S. Main Street
Adetl Carter
Kivett Drive
Carter
James E. Amos
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Jones dies
Friends mourn the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Jones of 309 Greer Street who died at a local hospital Tuesday morning Burial was held at Oakwood Cemetery on Wednesday at ten thirty oclock Mrs Jones, before marriage Miss Francis Suits, is from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Jones
Greer Street
Funeral services for Richard G. Skinner held
Richard G. Skinner died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Yow's Funeral Home with Rev. William Barker officiating. Music was provided by Johnnie Nance Z Whitley and Mr. Barker. Interment followed at Floral Garden Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ral and Jeffrey Goode Paul Carroll R. R. Hawks Frank Cornelison and Frank Ellington. Flowers were by family friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard G. Skinner
Yow
William Barker
South Side Baptist Church
Johnnie Nance
Z. Whitley
Mr. Barker
Ral
Jeffrey Goode
Paul Carroll
R. R. Hawks
Frank Cornelison
Frank Ellington
Floral Garden Cemetery
Regular Communication Meeting Notice
A public regular communication meets Thursday October 5 at 7 30 P M. The session covers standard town business and public comment. Participants include local officials and department heads. The notice announces agenda topics and attendance details.
Corporal Walter J. Abercrombie Promoted in AAF Service Command
Walter J. Abercrombie of High Point has been promoted from private first to corporal. He serves as administrative clerk in the adjutant general section at the South Pacific headquarters of the lath AAF Service Command. Mrs. Rose Abercrombie, 119 South Main Street, is listed as his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Abercrombie
Broadhurst~ Tre
High Point
Rose Abercrombie
South Main Street
Lath
AAF Service Command
South
South Pacific
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Service Men
Home Front
Dr. B. F. Thomas
W. High St
Max Bones
Depot
S. Main
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
Downs
Manville
Garner
Agency
Asbpif
Bean's Shoe Shop
Wachovia Bank
Horace G. Ilderton, Inc
Dodge and
Plymouth
Sed Car Exchange
N. C
Butner Show
Dr. Stockdale
Dr. Ridge
W. W. Burgess
T. Garland Daniel
Greensboro
MT. Lassen
California
Transportation Building
Bureau of Railway Economics
Association of American Railroads
Thomasville
Veo CT
Ries
Acadia Lodge
A. F
A. M
T. Bennison
Albert
Hoon
Wichel
Otter Wick
Nat Walker
Walgreens
Fraley Field
Tyson T. Ferree, Architect
W. Green
Hedgecock Lumber CO
Ward Street
W. C. Brown
North Wrenn Street
Welco Nacl
Washington
Shackelford’s Men’s Wear
North Main St
Slebler
Joe Hollingsworth
Gen
South Main St
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